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I used 1 relay rated at 30 amps. That goes to two house type outlets in a double gang box. With this set up, I can add whatever needed. Actually, the only things I have needed to use in the past 5 years was the vacuum and lights. I do have to make sure I plug it all into at least a 20 amp circuit. ...

To protect yourself from any future fuse failures, you can install a simple relay. Just search this forum for 'RELAY' and you will find it mentioned a bunch of times.Here is one http://www.cncsharktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5026&p=28339&hilit=relay#p28339 With a relay, you can turn all sorts of t...

I took the easier route with my spoil board. I cut strips of MDF and bolted them down using nylon bolts in case the bit went too close. The strips of MDF can be any thickness and are spaced so I can use the original top to use for my clamps. Remember, each time you change your spoil board, you shou...

I'm STILL waiting for the machine to arrive but I have started to build the stand for it. Here are a few pics. Not in these pics but I did add a piece of angle to the end that is missing and some other bracing. Now just waiting to get the machine before I continue. I'll be plasma cutting the top out...

I'm still waiting on my HD4 Extended to be deliverd (hopefully on Monday now!) I was hoping I could get some pictures of how you all set up your spoil boards. I have seen many that fit over the entire bed but it looks like it can be harder to clamp things down. I was wondering if you guys keep diffe...

That is a very cool idea and sounds great!!

Very nice!

SF_Shark From what I have researched you will not have any issues with what happened. Just try to not do it very often. Limit switches would be nice to have but I guess after a while of using it things should be much easier.

That look amazing!!

That looks very cool!!